| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.75 | 5.174% | $258.4651 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.30 | 11.808% | $88.6637 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.75 | 7.562% | $97.6125 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.30 | 6.674% | $23.7883 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.68 | 5.561% | $81.9998 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 10.294% | $40.4558 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 6.551% | $236.2236 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.16 | $827.2088 | $827.21 | $827.15 | $827.30 | |